Fiji is on alert as a the first major tropical storm of the season approaches.

'Those in Fiji should immediately begin preparing for a major weather event.'

MetService Wellington weather: December 16th.

MetService National weather: December 15th - 17th.

MetService Christchurch weather: December 16th.

MetService Auckland weather: December 16th.

Another tropical cyclone is brewing in the Pacific but it's unlikely to impact NZ.

A severe weather warning has been issued with wild storms to continue to lash coast.

MetService Wellington weather: December 15th.

MetService Auckland weather: December 15th.

Byron Bay's Main Beach has been washed away as wild weather batters the coast.

The first cyclone of the year is on its way - and the north may be in the firing line.

Some spots could hit 30C this week, with warm, sunny weather in store for most regions.

Authorities have warned of eroding beaches as a major storm lashes parts of northern NSW.

A high weather system is set to park up over the country on Sunday for most of next week.

MetService National weather: December 11th - 13th

MetService Severe weather: December 12th

MetService Christchurch weather: December 12th

The southerly change will likely bring frosts, or snow, to some areas of the South Island.

Pipes made for one-in-30-year floods need to be future-proofed for climate change.

MetService Severe weather: December 8th - 9th.

MetService National weather: December 8th - 10th.

MetService Wellington weather: December 9th.

MetService Christchurch weather: December 9th.

Christmas shopping might be with an umbrella this year.

The country's heatwave will not be making a stop in the capital this week.

Daytime highs in the east of both islands set to be solidly in the mid to late 20s.

MetService National weather: December 4th - 6th.

MetService Wellington weather: December 5th.

MetService says it will be "classic spring-like conditions" for New Zealand.